How far is South Vacherie, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from South Vacherie, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.98 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.98 mi
Kilometers
82.05 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Mon, Apr 20, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in South Vacherie
Mon, Apr 20, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Vacherie
2026-04-19T23:24
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Mon, Apr 20, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Vacherie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hahnville
LA

City in St.

From South Vacherie
22.1 mi
00h 29m
To Metairie Terrace
29 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Vacherie and Metairie Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Vacherie and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Fern Street

    2527 ft · 2 min · Fern Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1999 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Vacherie and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
10.2 mi · 20%
I 10 East
6.43 mi · 13%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
Fern Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.6 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hahnville
00h 29m from South Vacherie
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Vacherie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Vacherie to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hahnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from South Vacherie and 29 miles from Metairie Terrace.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Vacherie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Hahnville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hahnville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hahnville.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

32 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

47 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

60 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

69 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Vacherie and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 km).

South Vacherie

#1 South Vacherie

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,642
Coordinates29.9274300, -90.6998100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fern Street (-90.697769, 29.932161)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.67 $15.33
Premium $4.63 $8.33 $16.65
Diesel $5.42 $9.75 $19.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between South Vacherie and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 23:24:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.